Catfish & Spaghetti Recipe
Homemade Spaghetti served with fried catfish
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Catfish
Sauce
Method
Pasta
- 1
Make the Pasta Dough
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
- 2
Roll Out the Pasta
After resting, divide the dough into four pieces. Roll out each piece into thin sheets using a pasta machine or rolling pin. Cut the sheets into your preferred pasta shape, such as fettuccine or tagliatelle.
Catfish
- 3
Prepare the Catfish
In a bowl, soak the catfish fillets in 1 cup of buttermilk for at least 15 minutes. In another bowl, mix 1 cup of cornmeal, 1 cup of flour, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
- 4
Fry the Catfish
Heat 2 cups of oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the catfish from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture. Fry the fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Sauce
- 5
Make the Sauce
In a saucepan, heat 2 tbs of olive oil over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add 28 oz of crushed tomatoes, 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
Combine and Serve
- 6
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the freshly made pasta for about 3-4 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 7
Serve the Dish
Plate the pasta and top with the sauce. Place the fried catfish on the side or on top. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
